Noluthando Shabangu

Hi, I'm Thando, a 26 year old with a Bachelor's degree in Education and TEFL-certified tutor from Johannesburg South Africa 🌎, With a passion for language learning and teaching👩‍🏫 , I have been helping students 👩‍🎓👨‍🎓 achieve their English language goals for over 3 years. When I'm not tutoring, you can find me playing games, watching movies, shopping, running, trying out new recipes in the kitchen, or at the gym. As a tutor, I'm dedicated to creating a supportive and engaging learning 📖📕📘environment that helps students build confidence and fluency in English. My approach is student-centered, flexible, and tailored to each individuals needs and goals. With over 3 years of experience teaching English online, I have developed a strong expertise in creating engaging and effective virtual lessons. My experience includes: - Teaching English to students of various ages and proficiency levels, from beginner to advanced - Conducting one-on-one and group lessons, tailoring my instruction to meet individual needs and goals - Utilizing various digital tools and platforms, including [list specific platforms, e.g., Zoom, VIPKid, Teachers Pay Teachers] - Developing and implementing lesson plans focused on grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, and conversation skills - Providing constructive feedback and assessments to help students track their progress - Building a strong rapport with students from diverse cultural backgrounds, creating a supportive and inclusive online learning environment Through my online teaching experience, I have honed my ability to adapt to different learning styles, technologies, and time zones. My teaching style is student-centered, interactive, and tailored to individual needs. In my lessons, students can expect: - A supportive and encouraging environment that fosters confidence and creativity - Engaging activities and discussions that promote active learning and participation - Personalized feedback and guidance to help achieve their language goals - A focus on developing all language skills: speaking, listening, reading, writing, and grammar - Authentic materials and real-life examples to make language learning relevant and practical - Opportunities to practice critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration My approach focuses on: - Building fluency and accuracy in language use - Developing vocabulary and grammar skills - Improving pronunciation and intonation - Enhancing communication and presentation skills - Encouraging cultural awareness and understanding I believe that language learning should be enjoyable, challenging, and rewarding.